Winter 2026 Recreation Guide

CITY OF CRANBROOK

Winter 2026 Recreation Guide January 2, 2026 - March 14, 2026 Program Registration opens December 10, 2025

photos courtesy of Visit Cranbrook

RECREATION & CULTURE CONTENTS

REGISTRATION

REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS ONLINE AT CRANBROOK.CA Click “Recreation & Culture” Click “Online Registration (Amilia)” You will see the City of Cranbrook Recreation

GENERAL INFORMATION

page 2- 6

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

page 7 - 9

ADULT PROGRAMMING

page 10 - 13

SENIORS PROGRAMMING

page 14 - 15

ARENA SCHEDULE

page 16

COURSES & TRAINING

page 17 - 19

AQUATICS

page 20 - 33

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

page 34 - 41

Programs as listed in this guide. Find the one you’d like, and if you don’t have an account, you will be prompted to create one.

Once you have an account, you can add programs to your cart.

Follow the prompts to register and pay.

HOURS

JANUARY TO MARCH 2026

OR FOLLOW THIS LINK DIRECTLY:

REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 10

Hours of operations are subject to change.

WEEKDAYS

WEEKENDS

HOLIDAYS

12pm - 8pm

Closed

Aquatics

6:30am - 8pm

Pool Desk

7am - 7pm

12pm - 8pm

Closed

Walking

6am - 8pm

6am - 8pm

Closed

Arenas

6am - 11pm

6am - 11pm

Closed

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RECREATION & CULTURE Facility Rates & Fees Prime Time is Monday - Friday 3 - 10 PM and Saturday/Sunday 8 AM - 8 PM. For Arena Rentals, call 250-489-0257.

Location

Description

Rates/Fees

Arenas

Prime Time

$234.95

Arenas

Non Prime Time

$187.00

Arenas

Hockey School & Camps

$262.66

Kinsmen

Prime/Non Prime Times

20% off posted Rates

Walking Pass

$10.00

Meeting & Training Rooms

Call 250-489-0220

Racquet Courts

See pg. 13

Western Financial Place

Space Rentals

Western Financial Place

Cancellation Policy Cancellations received within 30 days of the booking - Full Refund.

Cancellations received within 1529 days of the booking - 50% refund unless the City is able to rent ice to another user.

Changes/Cancellations received within 0-14 days of the booking No Refund.

Payment due at time of booking One hour minimum ice time Tournament & Hockey School payment policy: 25% due at time of booking (non refundable) 25% due 90 days prior to tournament 25% due 60 days prior to tournament 25% due 30 days prior to tournament

Host your next event with us!

Looking for the perfect spot for a party, event, or meeting? Rent our meeting room or book ice time for a fun and memorable gathering! Contact the front desk to book.

Pool Parties: $75.00, includes a Meeting Room for 1 hour & 2 hours pool time for 15 people.

Meeting Rooms: Western Financial Place Meeting Room 1 accommodates 12 - 15 participants. This includes tables, chairs, a Whiteboard, and sink.

Ice Rink: Memorial Arena accommodates groups up to 50 participants. This includes tables and chairs, and a small kitchen area.

Leisure Access Program The Leisure Access Program is for Cranbrook residents whose limited income may prevent them from participating in recreation services.

Applicants are screened to verify that residents with low income may receive access to the program and the reduced rate it offers.

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RECREATION & CULTURE Registration Policy

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis All fees are payable in full at the time of registration unless otherwise advertised DON'T WAIT TO REGISTER! Some courses fill up quickly, while others are cancelled if there is insufficient registration prior to the class start date If a course is full, request to be placed on a waitlist. New courses are sometimes added if there is enough interest Class dates and times are subject to change

Refunds & Credits Withdrawal from a program with no less than 72 hours’ notice: Full Refund Withdrawal from a program registration with less than 72 hours’ notice: Full Refund less a $10 administrative fee Withdrawal from a program once it has started: No Refund Refunds for program withdrawal due to medical or special circumstances can be requested with appropriate documentation and must be approved by an authorized Recreation & Culture staff member Refunds will be pro-rated based on withdrawal approval date and a $10 administration fee will be applied

Memberships Refunds for memberships due to medical or special circumstances can be requested with appropriate documentation and must be approved by an authorized Recreation & Culture staff member. Refunds will be pro-rated base on withdrawal approval date and a $10 administration fee will be applied.

Facility Code of Conduct Upon entering any municipal facility, participants agree to put safety first and treat the facility, fellow users, and staff with respect. Those who act in a disrespectful manner or fail to follow policies and procedures may have their access suspended.

For a detailed description of the following rules for the Facility and the Aquatic Centre, please scan the QR code.

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GET INVOLVED

We are always seeking new program ideas and contractors to facilitate them!

If you have a program you would like to run or would like to see run by the City, please fill out the form below and a Recreation & Culture team member will get back to you!

We are also always seeking new partnerships with other organizations in Cranbrook to facilitate programming for the community, please reach out!

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VOLUNTEERING Join our volunteer program to gain valuable experience, build connections, and be an active member of your community!

The City of Cranbrook requires community volunteers to support in the execution of various community events and programs, including recreation activities such as basketball, volleyball, squash and other recreation and cultural programs.

Requirements to volunteer with the City:

14 years of age and older A clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

How to become a volunteer:

Apply by filling out and submitting the form from the QR code Staff will review your application and contact you to discuss your interest and availability.

Complete and submit your Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector You will be assigned a role on an event or program based on your interests, pending availability.

Show up to your volunteer shift and have a great time!

Perks of the volunteer program:

Attend events and programs for free / free registration for your children if coaching Free meal provided at large events Gain new skills and experience for your resume Earn your volunteer hours Volunteer appreciation gifts

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PROGRAMS - YOUTH

MINI HOOPS This program will provide those starting out in basketball with basic ball handling skills, drills and games to develop skills for the sport and prepare players for the JR NBA program.

Grades 2-3 Steeples School Gym Dates: January 6 - March 10 Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:15 PM Cost: $92

VOLLEYBALL

This program will teach youth volleyball through a combination of skill development drills and game play. No experience required.

Grades 4-6 T.M. Roberts School Gym Dates: January 5 - March 9 Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 PM *No program Family Day Cost: $140

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PRO-D DAYS - YOUTH

Drop your kids off at Western Financial Place on their Pro-D Days this Winter for a day filled with skating, swimming, games and fun!

Please send your child with: A swim suit and towel A helmet and warm clothes for skating (and skates, however we can provide skates as well) A healthy lunch, snacks and a water bottle

Time: 8:30 - 3:30 Ages: 7 - 11 Cost: $50 Dates: January 16th & February 27th

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SPRING BREAK CAMP YOUTH

Join us over Spring Break at Western Financial Place for a week-long camp, the second week of Spring Break!

There will be lots of games, crafts, swimming and skating.

March 23 - 27 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30 Ages: 7 - 11 Cost: $200 Please send your child with: A swim suit and towel A helmet and warm clothes for skating (and skates, however we can provide skates as well) A healthy lunch, snacks and a water bottle

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PROGRAMS - ADULTS WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY SKIING GROUP Join us in the trails around Cranbrook for an all women’s cross country ski group. Each week Corrinne will guide the group in a new area, exploring the trails, and you will receive guidance, tips and tricks from a skier with 36 years of teaching experience. Basic cross-country skiing skills are required.

There will be two sessions, 4 weeks in January, 4 weeks in February. You will register for them separately.

January 6 - January 27 Tuesdays 10 AM - 12 PM Different trails each week Cost: $40

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February 3 - February 27 Tuesdays 10 AM - 12 PM Different trails each week Cost: $40

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PROGRAMS - ADULTS

VOLLEYBALL

Calling all volleyball players! We offer two co-ed leagues, one for more casual players, and one for those looking to play competitively.

You register as a team, so if you are an individual looking to get involved, please call us!

SEMI-COMPETITIVE January 6 - March 10 Tuesdays 8:15 - 10 PM Parkland School Gym Cost: $175 per team

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COMPETITIVE January 8 - March 12 Thursdays 8:15 - 10 PM Parkland School Gym Cost: $175 per team

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PROGRAMS - ADULTS TEAM SQUASH LEAGUE - RACE TO 500 POINTS Looking for some squash partners? Join this fun and friendly squash league to meet new players, get active, and learn more about the game. $20 if you have an annual squash membership, $90 if not.

January 6 - March 10 Tuesdays 6 - 8 PM Western Financial Place Racket Court

CLUB FB PAGE

SQUASH 101 For those interested in learning to play squash or just up their skills, George Freitag will teach you the rules and run drills to help you improve. No experience required, BYO racket or rent at the front desk for $5.

Ages: 13+ | Cost: $50 January 8 - February 5 Thursdays 5 - 7 PM WFP Racket Court www.cranbrook.ca | 250-489-0220

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RACQUET COURT SCHEDULE Western Financial Place Time

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

6:30 - 9 AM

9 AM - 12 PM

Available for Booking

Available for Booking

Available for Booking

12 - 5 PM

Pre-booking Only

Available for Booking

Available for Booking

5 - 6 PM

Available for Booking

Available for Booking

6 - 7 PM

7 - 8PM

Wallyball Booking

8 - 9 PM

Pre-booking Only

Wallyball Booking

Prebooking Only

Prebooking Only

Prebooking Only

Closed

Squash An exhilarating, fast-paced racquet ball sport played by two opposing players within a court that is walled off on all four sides. The two players alternate hitting the ball with their racket at playable surfaces of the walls.

Wallyball A fast-paced and fun sport played on a racquetball court where teams of 2 to 4 players volley a ball over a net using volleyball rules—with a twist! The walls are in play, adding exciting angles and strategy to the game.

Drop-in rate: Adults $7.98/ Senior & Youth $5.76/ Child $4.67 Annual Membership: call to inquire Racquet, ball & goggles rental: $5.00

Court Bookings (hourly): $39.90

www.cranbrook.ca

www.westernfinancialplace.ca

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PROGRAMS - SENIORS MOBILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Build confidence in a fun social atmosphere while gaining better balance, mobility, and becoming more motivated to try new activities!

January 5 - March 12 Mondays & Thursdays 11 AM - 12 PM Western Financial Place Concourse Cost: $2 Drop In Delivered by:

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PROGRAMS - SENIORS ACTIVE AGING STRETCH & STRENGTHEN

A mix between yoga, Pilates and self massage, this class focuses on breath work, stretching, and active strength through yoga poses. By the end of the six weeks you will have more strength, flexibility and balance.

January 5 - February 9 | Mondays 2:30 - 3:30 PM Life Balance Health & Fitness | Cost: $50 Delivered by:

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PROGRAMS - ARENA Parent, Tot & Senior Skate

Stick & Puck

Western Financial Place Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 - 10 AM January 5 - March 30

Ages 13+ Western Financial Place Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:30 PM January 6 - March 24

Kids must be accompanied by a parent on the ice. No skate on Feb 16, Family Day.

No School Fridays Kinsmen Arena | CASH ONLY: child $5, youth/ senior $6, adult $8, family $20 January 16, February 13 & 27 Public Skating | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Stick & Puck | 10 - 11:15 AM Helmets and gloves required! Bring your own stick and puck. No goalies, slap shots, or scrimmages permitted.

Children under 10 years must be accompanied on the ice by a paying adult. All ages welcome.

*FREE* Public Skating Kinsmen Arena January 2 - March 11 Wednesdays 3:30 - 5 PM Fridays 7 - 9 PM Sundays 2 - 4 PM Skate rentals available by donation | Helmets recommended

Compliments of the Cranbrook Kin Club

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Helmets and gloves required! Bring your own stick and puck. No goalies, slap shots, or scrimmages permitted. 10 visit passes available at WFP front desk.

Adult Shinny Hockey Western Financial Place Thursdays 12:30 - 1:30 PM January 8 - March 26 Full gear required! Bring your own pucks.

Adult Public Skate Western Financial Place Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30 PM January 7- March 25 All abilities welcome and helmets are strongly recommended for all participants.

RATES: Child (3-12): $5.15 Youth (13-17): $6.35 Adult: $8.80

Senior: $6.35 Family: $21.70

*Includes 5% facility improvement fee and GST. *payable at the pool desk. *schedule subject to change.

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T T & & N N E E T T R R O O A A TT P P

M WIIM SW S

Splash and play with our new water tables, basketball hoops, and pool toys. Spray features will be on, and there’s even a tot slide for extra fun!

Comfort in Water Starts Early

Mondays & Fridays 9:00-11:00am

COURSES & TRAINING AT HOME ALONE

Western Financial Place Ages 10+ Cost: $50 Dates: Thurs, February 5, 4 - 6 PM

In the At Home Alone program important skills are learned through interactive lessons and role play that help make both you and your child more confident when they are at home alone.

Western Financial Place Ages 11+ Cost: $100 Dates: Sat, February 7, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

BABYSITTER TRAINING

The Babysitters Training course is designed to increase confidence and provide a hands-on experience and skills to be a great babysitter. This course teaches everything from responsible caregiving to babysitting job etiquette. www.cranbrook.ca | 250-489-0220

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COURSES & TRAINING

STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR - C

Standard first aid is a WorkSafe BC Intermediate First Aid equivalent and a component of our Aquatic Leadership program.

Aquatic Centre - 2026 January 12th - 4:00pm to 9:00pm January 14th - 4:00pm to 9:00pm January 16th - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course includes comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid, CPR, and AED use. whether you need training for employemnt or simply want to be prepared to respond to life threatening emergencies, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to act with confidence.

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AQUATIC LEADERSHIP COURSES SWIM INSTRUCTOR

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (POOL)

Pre-requisites: 15 years of age by last day of course. By first day of course, Bronze Cross.

Pre-requisites: 15 years of age by last day of course. By first day of course, Bronze Cross and Standard first aid with CPR- C.

Description: The Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor certification prepares candidates to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills.

Candidates will attend 6 instructional sessions, then break to complete an 8 hour apprenticeship. The last day of the course is on May 15th after the apprenticeship.

Aquatic Centre April 13th - 4:00pm to 8:00pm April 15th- 4:00pm to 8:00pm April 17th - 9:00am to 3:00pm (Friday) April 18th - 9:00am to 3:00pm April 20th - 4:00pm to 8:00pm April 22nd - 4:00pm to 8:00pm May 15th -9:00am to 5:00pm (Friday)

Description: The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments Aquatic Centre February 2nd - 4:00pm to 8:00pm February 4th - 4:00pm to 8:00pm February 7th - 9:00am to 5:00pm February 8th - 9:00am to 5:00pm February 9th - 4:00pm to 8:00pm February 11th - 4:00pm to 8:00pm February 13th -9:00am to 5:00pm (Friday) February 14th - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Swim Instructor Apprenticeship Dates: Apprenticeship A Mondays/Wednesdays May 4th-13th 4:00-6:00pm (8 hours total) Apprenticeship B Tuesdays/Thursdays May 5th – 14th 4:00-6:00pm (8 hours total)

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AQUATICS SCHEDULE Winter Pool Schedule January 5- March 15

Special Schedules/Pool Closures Stay tuned for February 16 Family Day STAT hours.

The Pool opens at 12:00 PM on February 14.

There will be NO public lanes available for swimming laps on Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Diving board is closed until 7pm during Tuesday/Thursday evening public swim.

The wave pool is closed at certain times during the day. Look for closures marked in red.

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AQUATICS SCHEDULE Winter Pool Schedule January 5- March 15

Special Schedules/Pool Closures Stay tuned for February 16 Family Day STAT hours.

The Pool opens at 12:00 PM on February 14.

There will be NO public lanes available for swimming laps on Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Diving board is closed until 7pm during Tuesday/Thursday evening public swim.

The wave pool is closed at certain times during the day. Look for closures marked in red.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Adult Lanes and Leisure: Available for adults to swim laps, exercise, water walk, hot tub, and enjoy the facility at their leisure. This runs during all operational hours. The main pool and leisure pool are both available with the exception of the leisure pool being unavailable during Swim Lessons.

There will often be more than 1 lane available, however the following times will be restricted to 1 available lane: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11am – 12pm Monday-Thursday 4pm – 6pm *Subject to change due to bookings.

Parent and Tot: A time where caregivers with toddlers can come and enjoy the water in the Leisure Pool. Enjoy our tot slide, water toys, and water features. Expect to share the leisure pool and hot tub with lots of little kids during this time. Waves & slide are left off.

Family Swim: A time set aside for families with young children to enjoy the warm and shallow water of the wave pool without the crowds. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 16 years. Waves & slide are left off.

Public Swim: All facilities will be open including the main pool, leisure pool, hot tub, steam room, and sauna. Other water features will be open and running periodically throughout the swim as well, including the bubble pit, rain drop, waves and slide.

Swim Lessons: Organized instructional programs and lessons are being provided.

Priority for space will be given to our instructional programs therefore most of the facility is not accessible for public use. There is no access to the leisure pool, and much of the lane pool will be occupied as well. Waves & slide are left off.

Lunchtime Laps: come enjoy our main swimming pool for an hour dedicated to lane swimming. Additional lanes will be added to accomodate increased traffic, ensuring plenty of space for swimmers of all paces! Whether you're looking for a quick workout or a refreshing break, Lunchtime laps is the perfect way to energize your afternoon.

Please note: the wave pool is closed during Lunchtime Laps.

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AQUATICS RATES

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AQUAFIT Deep Aquafit

Shallow Aquafit

Deep-water training provides a unique and open environment free from gravity and impact. Classes will incorporate cardiovascular and muscle conditioning exercises. This is a challenging workout for both skilled and unskilled aquatic fitness participants. It is recommended that participants utilize the buoyancy belts (available in the equipment room), however is not mandatory. This class takes place in the deep end of the main pool.

Shallow water aquafit has the benefit of providing excellent cardio, strength, and flexibility training. Aquafit is low impact and stress on the body and is excellence for those who experience joint issues and want to improve in weight bearing activities. This class takes place in the shallow end of the main pool.

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 7:30 AM (45 mins)

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 11:15 AM (45 mins)

Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:30 AM(45 mins)

Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:15 PM (45 mins)

Jt. Mobility Helps to relieve pain, maintain or increase range of motion, strengthen weak muscles and improve circulation. This class focuses on stretching and flexibility, as well as muscle strengthening at slow speeds. This class is for those seeking injury rehabilitation, arthritis joint therapy or those wishing to improve their strength and range of motion. This class takes place in the wave pool.

Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:15 AM (45 mins)

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SWIM LESSONS - MORNING

Tuesdays / Thursdays Feb 10 - Mar 12

Saturdays Jan 10 - Mar 14

9 - 9:30

Crab / Sealion / Narwhal

Octopus / Orca / Swimmer 1

9:30 - 10

Jellyfish / Goldfish / Orca

Jellyfish / Goldfish

Time

Tuesdays / Thursdays Jan 6 - Feb 5

10 10:30

Jellyfish / Goldfish /Octopus

Goldfish / Seahorse

Octopus / Crab / Orca

10:30 - 11

Crab / Goldfish / Seahorse

Octopus

Seahorse / Swimmer 1

11 - 11:30

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Crab / Sealion

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SWIM LESSONS - EVENING 1

Time

4 - 4:30

Mondays / Wednesdays Preschool Age Jan 5 - Feb 4

Mondays / Wednesdays School Age Jan 5 - Feb 4

Tuesdays / Thursdays Preschool Age Jan 6 - Feb 5

Tuesdays / Thursdays School Age Jan 6 - Feb 5

Swimmer 1 / Swimmer 4 (4 4:45)

Octopus / Crab

Swimmer 1 / Swimmer 3 (4 4:45)

Crab

Swimmer 2

4:30 - 5

Octopus / Orca

Swimmer 2

Octopus / Orca Sealion / Narwhal

5 - 5:30

Sealion / Narwhal

Swimmer 3 (4:45 - 5:30)

Orca

Swimmer 4 (4:45 - 5:30)

5:30 - 6

Octopus / Crab / Orca

Swimmer 5 / Swimmer 6 (both 5:15 - 6)

Crab

Swimmer 1

*Adult Lessons: 5 - 5:45

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SWIM LESSONS - EVENING 2

Mondays / Wednesdays Preschool Age Feb 9 - Mar 11

Mondays / Wednesdays School Age Feb 9 - Mar 11

Crab

Swimmer 2 / Swimmer 4 (4 4:45)

4:30 - 5

Octopus / Orca

Swimmer 1 / Swimmer 2 (4:45 - 5:15)

5 - 5:30

Orca / Sealion / Narwhal

Octopus / Crab

Time

4 - 4:30

5:30 - 6

Tuesdays / Thursdays Preschool Age Feb 10 - Mar 12

Tuesdays / Thursdays School Age Feb 10 - Mar 12

Crab / Orca

Swimmer 1 / Swimmer 3 (4 4:45)

Octopus (4:45 5:15)

Swimmer 2 / Swimmer 5 & Swimmer 6 (both 4 - 4:45)

Swimmer 3 (4:45 - 5:30)

Crab

Swimmer 1 / Swimmer 4 (4:45 - 5:30)

Swimmer 5 / Swimmer 6 (both 5:15 - 6)

Jellyfish / Goldfish / Octopus / Orca

*Adult Lessons: 5:15 - 6

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SWIM LESSONS

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SWIM LESSONS - OVERVIEW Parent & Tot Levels Jellyfish 1 Recommended age: 4-12 months Provides an orientation to water for infants and their parent/caregiver.

Parents/caregivers will learn how to swim safely with their infant in the pool through instruction of holds and supports. Infants will be introduced to getting their face wet, blowing bubbles, and floating with the help of their caregiver.

Goldfish 2 Recommended age: 12-24 months Teaches toddlers how to play in the water safely! They’ll learn how to enter and exit the water with help from their parent/caregiver and will play games to encourage them to get their face wet and blow bubbles in the water. Toddlers will also develop floating and kicking skills with the support of their parent/caregiver.

Seahorse 3 Recommended age: 2-3 years Teaches toddlers how to safely enter the water wearing a PFD. They’ll develop underwater skills such as submersion and opening their eyes underwater. ‘starfish’ floats, ‘pencil’ floats and kicking skills are taught using songs and games.

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SWIM LESSONS - OVERVIEW Preschool Levels Octopus 1 Recommended age: 3-5 years Transitional level which transfers the preschooler to the care of the instructor.

Preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. They’ll learn how to put their face in the water, blow bubbles in the water, and how to float and glide.

Crab 2 Recommended: Completed Octopus Preschool 1 Teaches preschoolers how to safely jump into chest-deep water and how to swim wearing a PFD. They’ll learn submersion skills and continue to work on floats, glides, and kicking with buoyant objects.

Orca 3 Recommended: Completed Crab Preschool 2 Teaches preschoolers how to safely jump into chest deep water safely wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to submerge and exhale underwater, retrieve objects underwater, and will continue developing their floating, gliding and kicking skills.

Sea Lion 4 Recommended: Completed Orca Preschool 3 Teaches deep water entries and treading water wearing a PFD. Become skilled at retrieving objects from the bottom of the pool in chest-deep water and performing front and side glide. Front crawl wearing a PFD is also introduced.

Narwhal 5 Recommended: Completed Sea Lion Preschool 4 Teaches Swim to Survive® skills wearing a PFD. Front crawl and back crawl are introduced as well as interval fitness training. Also learn how to tread water and perform vertical whip kick with a buoyant aid. *once complete, preschoolers can register in Swimmer 2.

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SWIM LESSONS - OVERVIEW Swimmers Levels

Recommended age: 6-12 years Swimmer 1 These beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a lifejacket.

They'll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They'll work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.

Swimmer 2 These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water, and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a lifejacket. They'll be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10 m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training (4 x 5 m).

Swimmer 3 These junior swimmers will dive and do in-water front somersaults and handstands. They'll work on 15 m of front crawl, back crawl and 10 m of whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x 15 m.

Swimmer 4 These intermediate swimmers will swim 5 m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. Their new bag of tricks includes the completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They'll cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 m and 4 x 25 m front or back crawl interval training Swimmer 5 These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and inwater backward somersaults. They'll refine their front and back crawl over 50 m swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 m. Then they'll pick up the pace in 25 m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50 m front or back crawl; and 4 x 15 m breaststroke.

Swimmer 6 These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick.

They'll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m. They'll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke, and they'll complain about the 300 m workout.

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SWIM LESSONS - OVERVIEW Advanced Levels Rookie, Ranger, Star Patrol Academy Age: 8Y-12Y Swimmers will continue to develop their swimmer skills while increasing focus on first aid and lifesaving skills. Each level is broken into three categories. H2O proficiency. First Aid and Recognition and Rescue Swimmers will receive a poster to track their progress in each category with completion stickers for each and a badge for completing an entire level.

These courses better prepare swimmers for the Bronze level courses as well.

Junior Lifeguard Age: 9Y – 12Y *Must Have Completed Swimmer 6 Candidates should meet the swim to survive standard: roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim at least 50 meters Canadian Swim Patrol training provides a head start for the Bronze Awards needed to become a certified National Lifeguard.

Kids will have fun in a club atmosphere focusing on water proficiency, first aid, recognition, self rescue and rescue of others.

Adult Swimmer Adult 1 You'll work towards a 10-15 m swim on your front and back. You'll do jump entries from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water. Improve your fitness and your flutter kick with 4 x 9-12 m interval training Adult 2 Kick it up a notch working on two interval training workouts of 4 x 25 m kicking and front or back crawl. You'll be able to perform dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing over 10-15 m. You'll be supporting yourself at the surface for 1-2 minutes, and showing off your handstands in shallow water.

Adult 3 No sweat (or at least none anyone can see). You'll learn eggbeater, stride entries and compact jumps. You'll be doing a 300 m workout and sprinting 25-50 m. You'll master your front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke.

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AQUATICS GUIDELINES Upon entering any municipal facility, participants agree to put safety first and treat the facility, fellow users, and staff with respect. Those who act in a disrespectful manner or fail to follow policies and procedures may have their access suspended.

Safe, Respectful, Inclusive Cranbrook Recreation and Culture promotes a positive environment based on mutual respect and cooperation. Staff and visitors can help achieve this by: • Creating a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants.

• Treating fellow participants, staff, equipment, and facilities with respect.

• Ensuring expectations, regulations, and policies are followed.

• Everyone has a role in supporting a positive, safe environment.

Cell Phones To protect the privacy and property of customers and visitors, we have guidelines for the use of cell phones, cameras, camera-equipped cell phones and PDAs, as well as other recording devices in City of Cranbrook facilities.

Use of cell phones, PDAs, cameras, and other recording devices is restricted in the Cranbrook aquatic center The public must speak with the Aquatic Manager before taking any photos while at the pool.

Arrangements can be made to accommodate requests for individual and group photos.

Change Rooms/Washrooms: Please turn off and store cell phones/PDAs/cameras/recording devices when using the change rooms or washrooms. Taking pictures within change rooms or washrooms is against the law.

Cell phones are restricted to the viewing area and bleachers within the pool vicinity. Swimmers are now permitted to leave their cell phones in the aforementioned areas at their own risk.

Cash Counters: For security reasons and to protect the personal information of patrons, taking photos in the cash counter area is prohibited.

Public Areas (Lobby, Arena, Courts, Classrooms, Party Room): Photos are permitted in these public areas with the permission of a staff member.

Patrons are encouraged to report any individuals using a cell phone/PDA/camera or other recording device in a suspicious manner to a staff member immediately.

If patrons have any concerns or questions regarding these guidelines, they should talk to the Aquatic Supervisor.

Individuals who do not comply with these guidelines or are using these devices in a suspicious manner will be asked to leave and/or be banned from the facility or be charged by Cranbrook Police Service under the Canadian Criminal Code.

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AQUATICS GUIDELINES Emergencies If someone needs your help, please assist if it is safe to do so.

If you witness a dangerous situation or an emergency, notify a staff member immediately.

In the event of a major emergency, an alarm may be sounded, and the area evacuated. Please follow staff direction and assist if asked.

Be prepared to provide a statement if you were a witness. It will help staff and emergency responders handle the situation, and help prevent a reoccurrence.

First aid assistance is always available.

Change Rooms Children ages 0-4 years old may use the male or female changes rooms with their parent or guardian.

Children of the opposite gender ages 5 years or older must use the family change room or the change room of their gender.

Family Change Room is for use by parents with children up to ages 12 years old and individuals who require assistance or privacy due to special circumstances. A parent or guardian must accompany their child when using the family change room. Family Change Room is gender neutral.

Lost, Stolen, Damaged Items Lost or stolen items are not the responsibility of the City of Cranbrook’s Recreation and Culture Department. Clients are encouraged to leave valuable items at home, or locked away if lockers are available for use.

The City of Cranbrook’s Recreation and Culture Department is not responsible for damage to vehicles that take place on municipal property.

Private Promotion/Business Individuals are not permitted to promote products or services they represent while using the pool.

External fitness instructors, swimming instructors, therapists and personal trainers are not permitted to privately train or host classes at the pool unless authorized by Municipal staff.

Release, Waiver, and Indemnity The participant (or parent or guardian if Participant is under the age of 18) voluntarily assumes any risk of injury or damage in connection with the use of services or facilities, and releases, discharges, and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Cranbrook and its employees, agents, and volunteers from any liability, claim, demand, or cost whatsoever incurred arising out of the participation of the Participant in the program at the facility.

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what's happening at the

CRANBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY Wee Play Age: 0 - 23 months Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45 AM Introduces early literacy to infants while providing a safe and welcoming space for new parents to interact with each other. Includes free play, books, and social time.

Reading Web Age: 6 - 8 First Wednesday of each month, 3:45 - 4:45 PM, October - May Provides an afterschool meeting place for this age group to explore and learn about different topics, work on crafts or projects, and socialize with others of similar ages.

Toddler Storytime Age: 1 - 3 Fridays at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM Fosters learning, growth, socialization and literacy through stories, interactive songs, coloring sheets and crafts.

Book Bites Age: 9 - 12 Third Wednesday of each month, 3:30 4:45 PM, September - May Encourages reading and learning outside of school with games, activities and crafts.

Preschool Storytime Age: 3 - 5 Wednesdays at 11 AM & 1 PM Encourages children and caregivers to become familiar with the Library. Fosters learning, growth, socialization and literacy through stories, interactive songs, coloring sheets and crafts.

Teen Time Age: 13 - 19 Second Wednesday of each month, 3:30 5 PM, October - May To provide positive experiences for teens at the Library. Crafts and other literary activities are introduced in a safe, neutral and welcoming space.

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CRANBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Evening Family Storytime Target Audience: Families Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Encourages children and caregivers to enjoy time together while listening to stories. Encourages literacy, socialization and positive experiences.

Seniors’ Knitting Program Wednesdays 1 - 2:30 PM A program where seniors can meet to share and learn knitting techniques. The knitting program promotes fine motor skills, creativity, social connection, and combats loneliness and depression.

Men’s Social Tuesdays 1 - 2:30 PM Join for social time while enjoying coffee and snacks.

Scrapbooking Club Once per month (contact the Library) Long sessions where participants bring their own scrapbooking projects to work on. Scrapbooking in a group promotes socialization, decreases stress and anxiety, exercises cognitive skills, and enhances overall well-being.

Cranbrook Board Game Club Thursdays 6 - 8 PM Science Saturdays Saturdays 10:30 AM - 12 PM Ages 5 and up. Parental supervision is advised.

STEAM activities demonstrated and then hands-on learning / fun.

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Technology Tutoring In-person one-to-one technology training is available through appointment.

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Toddler Tuesdays

Ages 0-5 Discover, giggle, make a little mess— repeat! Toddler Tuesday is our fun, handson program for little ones and their grown-ups. Sessions feature themed story time (often in partnership with the Cranbrook Public Library), followed by engaging crafts and activities inspired by the season or the museum’s collections.

Date & Time: Typically, the 2nd Tuesday of the month (September–May) 10:30 - 11:30 AM Cost: Free (registration required)

Pro-D Day Camps

Jan 2: New Years Music & Dance Jan 16: Drama Rama - Theatre Arts Feb 13: Painting & Pottery Feb 27: Clowning Around - Circus Arts

Cost: $55+ GST for Jan 2 & 16, $45 + GST for Feb 13 & 27

Ed Talks

Adults Curious minds welcome! Ed Talks are monthly presentations and workshops for life-long learners, featuring guest speakers who explore the local and natural history of our region. From storytelling to science, each talk offers something new.

Date & Time: Typically the third Wednesday of the month, year-round 7:00 - 8:30 PM Cost: Free (registration recommended)

Video Game Nights

Alternating between Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros!

Date & Time: Typically the second Wednesday of the month 7:00 - 10:00 PM Cost: $10 to join the tournament

For more information and to register, follow this link:

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Cranbrook Arts Winter 2026 Classes

Youth Classes Elevated Art with Colleen and Triana

Home Learners with Colleen and Fernanda

Saturday Art Club with Fernanda and Olivia

Kids Origami with Rico

Art After School with Fernanda

Adult Classes Nuno Felt Scarf with Carmen Ditzler

Senior Art Social with Patty and Kristin

Drawing from Simple Shapes with Jessica Crema

Paint, Pen & Paper: The Magic of Mixed Media with Teresa Knight

Pottery Classes Intermediate Wheel Series with Ashley Dodd

Beginner Hand Building: Templates and Surface Design with Kaitlyn Zacharias

Beginner Teen Wheel Series with Triana Bojarski

Weekend Wheel Series (x2) with Hail Viers

Adult Origami

Beginner Hand Building

with Rico

with Colleen Routley

One-Line Winter Wonders

Come create with us this winter!

with Rico

Perspective Drawing with Michael Hepher

Reductive Print Making with Michael Hepher

Registration opens Dec 4th at 9 AM Visit www.cranbrookarts.com for more details

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Alzeheimers Information Provincial Office ................................................................................................................................................. 1-800-667-3742

Arthritis Services .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-4442 Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cranbrook ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-800-404-4483

Canadian Cancer Society .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-888-939-3333 Canadian Federation of University Women .................................................................................................................... Judie Blakely | 250-489-2112 Chamber of Commerce .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-5914

Caregivers for EK Seniors Network ............................................................................................................................ 250-489-0802 / 1-877-489-0803 Cranbrook Community Forest Society ....................................... ....................... cranbrookcommunityforest@gmail.com / 250-426-2987

Community Connections ........................................................................................................................................................... Nancy Reid | 250-426-2976

Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies .................................................................... 250-426-1119 / lynnettewray@CFKRockies.ca

Cranbrook Garden Club ............................................................................................................................................................. Barb Keitch | 250-426-2049 Cranbrook Healthcare Auxillary ........................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-7691

Crisis Line .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-888-CRISIS / 1-888-353-2273 Daughters of the Nile-Olana Club ....................................................................................................................................... Judie Blakely | 250-489-2112

EK Child Development Center ............................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-7707 Farmer's Market ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 250-432-9264 Girl Guides of Canada ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 250-426-2062

Jumpstart .................................................................................................. jumpstart.canadiantire.ca / jumpstart@cantire.ca / 1-844-YES-PLAY

KIDSPORT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Ruth Gilchrist | 403-808-0170 EK MS Support Group ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-800-268-7582

Nexus Community Support Group ..................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-7588 Order of Eastern Star ................................................................................................................................................................... Judie Blakely | 250-489-2112

Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Services ............................................................................................................................................... 250-426-5105 SPCA ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-6751 Spirit of the Rockies ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-4161

Scouts Canada Cranbrook ............................................................................................................................................................ Ryan Hunt | 250-464-1521

Search & Rescue ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 250-919-7759 BC Senior Games .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-778-426-2940

Seniors Association ............................................................................................................................................. Tobi Johnston | news@seniorsofbc.com Senior Citizens Organization .................................................................................................................................................................................. 250-426-3618

Seniors Hall ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-3618 United Way East Kootenay ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 250-426-8833

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS PARKS

LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS

City Parks ............................................................................. 250-489-0220

Art Council, Cranbrook & District ...... director@cranbrookarts.com

Fort Steele Heritage Town ............................................. 250-417-6000 Idlewilde Park Services .................................................. 250-489-0220 Ministry of Environment/BC Parks .......................... 250-489-8540

Wycliffe Regional Park/Exhibition Grounds ........ 250-489-6900

Festival of Performing Arts, EK ........ ekpafestival@gmail.com or visit website: www.ekperformingartsfestival.com Fisher Peak Performing Arts Society ..................................................... Uard Morton | 250-421-1698

Key City Theatre ........................................................................ 250-426-7006

Friends of the Library .................................... Ursula Boy | 250-426-4707

CULTURE AND HERITAGE Cranbrook History Center ............................................. 250-489-3981

Music For Young Children ............................. myc.com | 250-489-1746 Music Teachers Association ...................................... Cara Webb | cmw@caraspiano.ca ...................................................... Arne Sahlen | 250-427-2159

Cranbrook Public Library ............................................... 250-417-6000

Cranbrook Quilters Guild ............. Susan Little | litsusan@gmail.com

National Association of Federal Retirees ............................................................250-426-3679

Symphony of the Kootenays .................. Ellen Bailey | 250-489-4932

Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council Family ........... 250-489-4563

Studio Stage Door/Cranbrook Community Theatre Association ................................................................ 250-426-2490

CLUBS 4-H Club, Cranbrook & District .............................................................................................................................................................. Mark | 250-489-8785 Backcountry Horsemen ..................................................................................................................................................... Lindsey Blackwell | 250-427-5161 Boys & Girls Club .......................................................................................................................................................................... Rick Fillmore | 250-426-3830 CADETS:

Army Cadets .................................................................................................................................................... 1813army@cadets.gc.ca | 778-792-0176 Air Cadets / 552 Key City Cranbrook Squadron ............................................................................................. Dorothy Talmer | 250-421-2904

Beta Sigma Phi ................................................................................................................................................................................................. bspinternational.org Cranbrook Neighbourhood Welcome ..................................................................................................................................... nwcranbrook@gmail.com

German Shepherd Club .................................................................................................................................................. Brian Hamagami | 250-489-1448 Gyro International Men's Club ....................................................................................................................................................... cranbrookclub@gyro.org

Junior Chamber International .......................................................................................................................................... Jonah Gowans | 604-223-2793 Kin Club of Cranbrook ..................................................................................................................................................................... Mike Paugh | 250-417-1019 Kennel Club ............................................................................................................................................................................. Nancy Lopaschuk | 250-417-5118 Lion's Club, Cranbrook ........................................................................................................................................................... Jim Shepherd | 250-489-5597

Maverick Riding Club .......................................................................................................................................................... Facebook @MaverickRidingClub Rockin' in the Rockies Car Club .................................................................................................................................................. Kim Levie | 250-426-8550

Rocky Mountain Naturalists ................................................................................................................................................... rockymountainnaturalists.org

Sunrise Rotary .................................................................................................................................................................................... cranbrooksunriserotary.org Therapeutic Paws of Canada .............................................................................................................................................................................................. tpoc.ca TOASTMASTERS:

Cranbrook 1st Club and Pheonix Club ................................................................................................................................................. toastmasters.org

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS AND FITNESS Archery Club ...............................

cranbrookarcherysecretary@gmail.com | 250-427-5840

ATV Club ................................................. Doug Williams | 250-426-0417 Badminton Club .............................................. cranbrookbadminton.ca BASEBALL/SOFTBALL:

Minor Ball ............................................................. cmba@outlook.com Mixed Slopitch .................................................... cmba@outlook.com

MARTIAL ARTS: Evolution Martial Arts ..................................................... 250-581-1042 Shotokan Karate ............................................................ 250-426-6735 Judo Club .......................................... Don Corrigal | 250-489-4392 Brazilian Jiu-jitsu .................................................... cranbrookbjj.com Rocky Mountain Kyokushin Karate ........................... Don Corrigal | 250-489-4392 Rocky Mountain Nippon Bodokai Judo Club ....................... Don Corrigal | 250-489-4392

BOWLING:

Rocky Mountain Martial Arts Family Centre ........................... Joel Huncar | 250-919-7786 Pickleball Club ..................................................... cranbrookpickleball.ca

CLIMBING:

Rugby, Rocky Mountain Rogues ......... Pete Dove | 778-386-0205

Encore ................................................................................. 778-744-0460 ARQ Mountain Center ................................................. 250-489-0620 Spirit Rock Climbing Center ..................................... 250-427-7200

Curling Rink and Club ........................................................ 250-426-4415 CYCLING:

Kootenay Freewheelers ...........................................

kootenayfreewheelers@gmail.com

Wildhorse Cycling Club .......... wildhorsebikeclub@gmail.com

DANCE & MOVEMENT:

Aspire Dance Studio .................................................... 250-489-4257 Cranbrook Community

Dance...............cranbrookcommunitydance@gmail.com

Cranbrook Dance Connection ........................................................................ 250-421-9930 Hali School of Highland Dance ...............................250-432-9196 Hannah Boulton School of Highland Dance....... Miss Hannah

Boulton| 1-250-919-9152 Rocky Mountain Cloggers .......... Susan Wood | 250-417-7080

Stages School of Dance ............................................ 250-426-6735

Disc Golf ................................................................................... 250-426-6462 Kootenay Fishing Club ............. Facebook @KootenayFishingClub Football, Rocky Mountain Rams ............................................................ rmramsfootball@gmail.com Key City Gymnastics Club .............................................. 250-426-2090

SKIING:

Kimberley Alpine Team ......................... kimberleyalpineteam.ca

Kimberley Nordic Club .............. info@kimberleynordicclub.org

SOCCER:

Ladies Mixed Soccer .................... Savanna Oler | 250-919-2846 Youth Soccer ............................................ kootenayeastsoccer.com

Special Olympics .................................... sobckimberleycranbrook.ca SKATING:

Skating Club ................................. Cranbrookskating@gmail.com

Speed Skating, Kimberley ................................ speedskatingbc.ca

Squash/Racquetball ......................................................... 250-489-0220 VOLLEYBALL:

Volleyball Club, Youth ................................. info@ekvcvolleyball.com

WATER SPORTS: Dragonboat, Abreast in the Rockies ......................................... Sandy Zeznik | 250-417-9376 Kayaking, Just Liquid Sports .................................... 250-489-2837

Mixed Dragonboat ............................ dragonboatcb@gmail.com Rockies Rowing Club ..................................... rockiesrowingclub.ca Tritons Swim Club .......................................... cranbrooktritons.com

YOGA & FITNESS:

Yasodhara Yoga ............................ Sharon Cross | 250-426-6120

The Studio ......................................................................... 250-489-9259

HOCKEY:

Cranbrook Bucks ........................................................250-426-8889 Key City Old Timers ................... Jason Taylor | 250-581-0766

LACROSSE:

Minor and Junior Lacrosse ................... cranbrooklacrosse.com

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GYMS Anytime Fitness .................................................................. 888-261-8758 Underground Fitness ....................................................... 250-417-6538 Fitness Inc. ............................................................................ 250-417-4653

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Proud supporter of the Mobility Enhancement Program www.cranbrook.ca | 250-489-0220

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